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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
2015-16-17
FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
No. 114
THURSDAY 6 APRIL 2017
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1 MEETING OF THE HOUSE
The House met at 10.00 am pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker took the Chair, read the prayer and acknowledged the traditional owners, thanking them for their custodianship of country.
2 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—GREYHOUND RACING BILL
The Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:
Madam SPEAKER
The Legislative Council has this day agreed to the “Greyhound Racing Bill 2017” with the amendment indicated by the accompanying schedule, in which amendment the Council requests the concurrence of the Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Council JOHN AJAKA 5 April 2017 President
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GREYHOUND RACING BILL 2017
Schedule of the amendment referred to in the message of 5 April 2017.
DAVID BLUNT Clerk of the Parliaments 1166 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 6 April 2017
No. 1 CDP No. 1 [c2017-023]
Page 14, clause 36 (3), line 13. Insert “An amendment to the code may only be made if it has been submitted by the Commission.” after “practice.”.
Examined TREVOR KHAN Chair of Committees
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Ordered by the Speaker, That the amendment made by the Legislative Council in the bill be taken into consideration at a later hour.
3 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The Speaker reported a message from the Legislative Council dated 5 April 2017, returning the Transport Administration Amendment (Transport Entities) Bill, without amendment.
4 NOTICES OF MOTIONS (GENERAL NOTICES)
5 GAS AND ELECTRICITY (CONSUMER SAFETY) BILL
Mr Mark Coure, on behalf of Mr Matt Kean, moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to make provision with respect to electricity and gas safety, to repeal the Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004, the Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2015 and the Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2012 and to make consequential amendments to the Gas Supply Act 1996 and other legislation; and for other purposes.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Mr Mark Coure moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Debate adjourned (Mr David Harris) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.
6 GREYHOUND RACING BILL
The order of the day was read.
Mr Paul Toole moved, That the Legislative Council amendment be agreed to.
Question put and passed.
7 BUDGET ESTIMATES AND RELATED PAPERS 2016-2017
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Ms Gladys Berejiklian, That this House take note of the Budget Estimates and related papers for 2016-2017.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Ms Melanie Gibbons speaking—
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Debate interrupted for general business notices of motions (for bills). ______
Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.
8 DISCOUNT RATE REDUCTION (MISCELLANEOUS ACTS AMENDMENT) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted second reading speech, on the motion of Mr Clayton Barr, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Clayton Barr concluded his second reading speech.
Debate adjourned (Ms Pru Goward) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day.
9 SECURING NSW STEEL INDUSTRY BILL
Mr Ryan Park moved, pursuant to notice, That a bill be now introduced for an Act to ensure that Australian steel is used in infrastructure or public works constructed by or on behalf of public authorities.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Mr Ryan Park moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Mr Ryan Park moved, That the bill be considered an urgent bill.
Question put.
The House divided.
AYES 30
Ms Aitchison, Mr Atalla, Mr Barr, Ms Car, Ms Catley, Mr Chanthivong, Mr Crakanthorp, Mr Dib, Mr Donato, Ms Doyle, Ms Finn, Mr Harris, Ms Harrison, Ms Haylen, Mr Hoenig, Ms Hornery, Mr Kamper, Ms Leong, Mr Lynch, Ms McKay, Mr Mehan, Mr Minns, Mr Park, Mr Robertson, Mr Scully, Ms T.F. Smith, Mr Warren and Ms Washington.
Tellers: Mr Lalich and Dr McDermott.
NOES 43
Mr Aplin, Mr Ayres, Mr Barilaro, Mr Conolly, Mr Constance, Mr Coure, Mr Crouch, Mrs Davies, Mr Dominello, Mr Elliott, Mr Evans, Ms Gibbons, Ms Goward, Mr Grant, Mr Greenwich, Mr Gulaptis, Mr Hazzard, Mr Henskens, Ms Hodgkinson, Mr Johnsen, Dr Lee, Mr Maguire, Mr Marshall, Mr Notley- Smith, Mr O’Dea, Mrs Pavey, Mr Perrottet, Ms Petinos, Mr Piper, Mr Roberts, Mr Rowell, Mr Sidoti, Mr Speakman, Mr Stokes, Mr Taylor, Mr Toole, Mr Tudehope, Ms Upton, Mr Ward, Mr Williams and Mrs Williams.
Tellers: Mr Bromhead and Mr Patterson. In the Chair: Mr Fraser.
Pairs: Ms Cotsis—Mr Anderson; Mr Daley—Ms Berejiklian; Mr Foley—Mr George; Ms Mihailuk—Mr 1168 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 6 April 2017
Kean; Ms Watson—Mr Piccoli and Mr Zangari—Mr Provest.
Question negatived.
Debate adjourned (Mr Chris Patterson) and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a future day. ______
General business orders of the day (for bills) proceeded with. ______
10 SUITORS’ FUND AMENDMENT (COSTS OF NCAT APPEALS) BILL
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Paul Lynch, That this bill be now read a second time.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Mr Greg Piper speaking— ______
Debate interrupted for general business orders of the day (general orders) and general business notices of motions (general notices). ______
Ordered, That the resumption of the debate stand an order of the day for tomorrow.
11 SES ASSISTANCE TO NORTH COAST FLOOD VICTIMS
Mr Kevin Conolly moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:
(1) Congratulates the State Emergency Service volunteers, and all other volunteers and emergency services personnel, for providing assistance to victims of the North Coast floods.
(2) Offers condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their life as a result of the North Coast Floods.
(3) Supports efforts to help Northern New South Wales recover from the floods and notes the appointment of Mr Euan Ferguson as the Recovery Coordinator.
(4) Commends and thanks the members who volunteer their time, effort and skill, and who show such bravery in times of crisis, for the benefit of others.
Debate ensued.
Mr Stephen Bromhead, Ms Melanie Gibbons and Mr Clayton Barr, by leave, also spoke to the motion.
Question put and passed.
12 CAMDEN POLICE LOCAL AREA COMMAND
The order of the day was read for the resumption of the interrupted debate, on the motion of Mr Jai Rowell, That this House:
(1) Acknowledges the great work that Police do day to day to protect the community.
(2) Notes that the Camden Local Area Command has increased in population by approximately 1169 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 6 April 2017
12,000 people in recent times.
(3) Notes that with the population growth projected in Wollondilly and Camden over the next ten years there will be increased workloads placed on the Camden Local Area Command.
(4) Notes that Camden Local Area Command is already doing more work now compared to similar sized commands.
(5) Requests that all options be examined with the view to strengthening police numbers at Camden Local Area Command.
Question again proposed and debate resumed.
Question put and passed.
13 GREYHOUND RACING
Ms Sonia Hornery moved, pursuant to notice, That this House:
(1) Notes Government advertisements claiming that greyhound racing is legal in only 8 countries.
(2) Notes that information provided to Budget Estimates Committees shows that greyhound racing is conducted in 21 countries.
(3) Calls on the Deputy Premier to be transparent and provide accurate information to the community about the details of the global and local greyhound industry.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed. ______
The Temporary Speaker (Mr Adam Crouch) left the Chair at 1.30 pm.
The Speaker resumed the Chair at 2.15 pm. ______
14 SPEAKER’S STATEMENT—DIRECTOR, TABLE AND CHAMBER SERVICES
The Speaker made a statement in relation to the forthcoming resignation of Ms Rachel Simpson, Director, Table and Chamber Services from the Department of the Legislative Assembly.
15 QUESTION TIME ______
(1) Following a request from Mr Jonathan O’Dea pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Premier provided additional information.
(2) Following a request from Mr Greg Aplin pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Treasurer, and Minister for Industrial Relations provided additional information.
(3) Following a request from Mr Adam Crouch pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight provided additional information.
(4) Following a request from Mr Alister Henskens pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure provided additional information.
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(5) Following a request from Mr Alex Greenwich pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for the Environment, Minister for Local Government, and Minister for Heritage provided additional information.
(6) Following a request from Mr Chris Patterson pursuant to standing order 131 (3), the Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, and Special Minister of State provided additional information. ______
16 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
The Speaker, in accordance with standing order 282 (2), advised the House that:
(1) On 5 April 2017:
(a) Katrina Ann Hodgkinson was elected Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development.
(b) Mark Owen Taylor was elected Chair and Michael John Johnsen was elected Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics.
(c) Kevin Francis Conolly was elected Chair and Bruce Neville Notley-Smith was elected Deputy Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services.
(2) On 6 April 2017, Adam Sibery Crouch was elected Chair and Mark Owen Taylor was elected Deputy Chair of the Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission.
17 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES
Mr Anthony Roberts, on behalf of Ms Gladys Berejiklian, informed the House that:
(1) On 9 March 2017, the Honourable Catherine Eileen Cusack MLC resigned as Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Hunter.
(2) On 24 March 2017:
(a) Gareth James Ward ceased to be Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast and was then appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Education and the Illawarra and South Coast.
(b) Scot MacDonald MLC ceased to be Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and the Central Coast and was then appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, the Central Coast and the Hunter.
18 PETITIONS
The Clerk announced that the following members had each lodged petitions for presentation:
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of animals in pet shops.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that museum services be expanded around New South Wales and the Powerhouse Museum remain in Ultimo.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting new inner city ferries.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting the inclusion of a new ferry service as part of the Elizabeth Bay Marina upgrade.
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Ms Jenny Leong—from certain citizens requesting the construction of a second light rail station in Surry Hills at the Wimbo Park/Olivia Gardens site.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Sirius building be retained and continue to function as social housing.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens opposing the sale of public housing in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.
Mr Alex Greenwich—from certain citizens requesting that the Government retain and properly maintain inner city social housing.
19 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 33/56”, DATED 28 MARCH 2017
Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed.
20 REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ENTITLED “LEGISLATION REVIEW DIGEST NO. 34/56”, DATED 4 APRIL 2017
Question proposed—That the House take note of the report.
Debate ensued.
Question put and passed. ______
Matter of public importance proceeded with. ______
21 MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE—SYDNEY MURUGAN ANNUAL FESTIVAL 2017
The Speaker previously informed the House of receipt from Ms Julia Finn of a notice of a matter of public importance, namely:
Sydney Murugan Annual Festival 2017.
Discussion ensued and concluded.
22 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENTS
23 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS
Mr Nick Lalich sought leave to also make a private member’s statement.
Leave not granted.
24 MESSAGE FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL—COMMITTEE ON THE OMBUDSMAN, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONDUCT COMMISSION AND THE CRIME COMMISSION
The Assistant Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:
Madam SPEAKER 1172 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thursday 6 April 2017
The Legislative Council desires to inform the Legislative Assembly that it has this day agreed to the following resolution:
That Mr Farlow be discharged from the Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission and Mr Amato be appointed as a member of the committee.
Legislative Council TREVOR KHAN 6 April 2017 Deputy President
25 ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned, pursuant to standing and sessional orders, at 5.52 pm, until Tuesday 2 May 2017, at 12.00 noon.
Attendance: All members present except Mr Kevin Anderson, Mr Michael Daley, Mr Thomas George, Mr Jamie Parker, Mr Adrian Piccoli and Mr Geoff Provest.
HELEN MINNICAN SHELLEY HANCOCK Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Speaker ______
Authorised by the Parliament of New South Wales